Women's Health

A false positive finding on a screening mammogram is fairly common, according to UC Davis biostatistician Diana Miglioretti, PhD. Here's why.

The group of women least likely to return for a regular preventive screening mammogram after a false positive result surprised this primary investigator.

The elinzanetant NDA is based on data, including long-term efficacy, from the OASIS phase 3 clinical trial program, according to Bayer.

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The most common harm associated with breast cancer screening is a false positive finding; this UC Davis expert wanted to know more about how women respond.

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Breast cancer will claim the lives of more than 42 000 women in 2024. The primary care clinician's role as advocate for screening mammography can not be overemphasized.

Use of menopausal hormone therapy decreased from nearly 27% to 5% among postmenopausal women between 1999 and 2020, according to new research.

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Updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, the first orally disintegrating tablet approved for pregnancy prevention, and 5 more.

The risk of gestational diabetes was 2-fold greater among young women with prediabetes before conceiving compared with those who had normoglycemia.

JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, details the positive findings from the OASIS 1, 2, and 3 studies of elinzanetant and highlights next steps in research.

New data shows that favorable CV health in the first trimester is associated with a 35% to 62% lower risk of HDP regardless of level of genetic risk.

Those least likely to schedule further screening mammograms had received a false-positive with recommendation for follow-up after only a short interval.

Regulations have been amended under the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 to ensure women receive quality mammography for early breast cancer detection and prevention.

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Obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy increases risk for gestational hypertension and preeclampsia; CPAP therapy may lower risk significantly.

The submission is based on data from OASIS trials that showed elinzanetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of moderate-to-severe VMS associated with menopause.

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Findings from a recent study highlight the need for targeted interventions to improve access to prenatal care for vulnerable populations.

Maternal mortality nearly doubled between 2018 and 2022 in the US. The Commonwealth Fund ranks states on how well they care for women.

Femlyv (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol) may expand access to contraception as an option for individuals with swallowing difficulties.

Providing postpartum scheduling support increased the odds of a primary care visit within 4 months of childbirth among women with chronic disease and improved monitoring.

The most concerning escalation in type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes has been among the youngest women and girls, aged 15 to 19 years, report study authors.

Following the statewide order in August 2022, emergency contraceptive fills at Massachusetts pharmacies increased by 32% compared with rates in other states.